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Tragic end to search for missing girl in Binbrook Conservation Area

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3-year-old dies in Hamilton-area waters
WATCH ABOVE: A three-year-old girl who slipped away from her family at a crowded conservation area was found lifeless in the water on Saturday evening. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital. As Seán O’Shea reports, lifesaving experts say there’s only one sure way to ensure a child is safe near the water. – Sep 5, 2022

The search for a missing three-year-old girl in the Binbrook Conservation Area south of Hamilton has ended in tragedy.

In a tweet just before 10 p.m. Saturday, Hamilton police said Zahra Ousmane had been located and was transported to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

“Our hearts go out to her family on their tragic loss,” police said.

https://twitter.com/HamiltonPolice/status/1566243381008863233

About two hours earlier, police had asked for the public’s help in locating Ousmane and posted a photo of the girl with her description.

In a media release, Hamilton police said the girl’s family contacted them to report her missing at around 6:18 p.m. on Saturday.

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“Zahra was found in the water by kayakers around 7:50 p.m. and transported to hospital,” police said.

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Officers said they did not believe the death was suspicious and are appealing to the public for witnesses who may be able to piece together the hours of 5 to 7:50 p.m. when they believe the girl was missing.

— with files from Global News’ Isaac Callan

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